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John Joseph PARKES (1870-1951) 

FreeBMD – Birth Registrations 

William Henry Parkes Jun Qt 1864 Derby Registration District 7b 424 

Annie E. Parkes Sep Qt 1866 Derby Registration District 7b 377 

John Joseph Parkes Mar Qt 1870 Derby Registration District 7b 420 

1871 Census 

William PARKES Head 42yrs Medical Galvinist b Derby, Derbyshire 

Elizabeth PARKES Wife 34yrs b Derbyshire 

William H. PARKES Son 6yrs Scholar b Derbyshire 

Annie E. PARKES Dau 4yrs Scholar b Derbyshire 

John J. PARKES Son 1yr b Derbyshire 

Mary WAREDALE Mother-in-law 76yrs b Ticknall, Derbyshire 

Mary A. Visitor 44yrs Dressmaker b Derbyshire 

Press 15 Jul 1874 Shipping- Arrived 

July 14 – Hereford, ship, 1449 tons, T. A. Elsden, R.N.R., commander, from London. Passengers – saloon: Mrs Longden, Miss K. 

Longden, Mr Arthur Longden, Mr and Mrs W. Henderson, Mr W. G. Avies, Miss Washbourne, Mr Alfred James, Mr J. T. Evans, and 475 

Government immigrants. 

Star 08 Aug 1884 Latest Locals 

Consequent upon action taken by Mr Parkes and others, a pillar letter box has been set up at the corner of Worcester and Barbadoes 

streets. It will no doubt prove a great convenience to the residents in the locality. 

Star 01 Nov 1884 Christchurch Cathedral 

Special services were held in the Cathedral to-day (All Saints’ Day) to celebrate the anniversary of the consecration of the nave…after the 

service the children were marched to a paddock in Barbadoes street south, kindly lent by Mrs Parkes, where they were served with lunch 

provided at the expense of the Diocesan Education Committee. 

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Star 10 Apr 1886 

The monthly meeting of the Canterbury Band of Hope Union was held at Mr Parkes’ house, Barbadoes street, on Thursday, when the 

details belonging to the demonstration for Easter Monday were discussed. The Sports Committee had met and reported progress. It was 

reported that probably four bands would be in attendance. It was resolved that hymns be sung at Latimer square before starting, and at the 

Park upon arrival. Several eminent temperance speakers were to be asked to give short addresses. The meeting then adjourned till 

Tuesday, April 20. 

Evening Post 14 Aug 1894 

I, William Henry Parkes, Bachelor of Medicine and Master in Surgery, University of Edinburgh, now residing in Cuba-street, Wellington, 

hereby give notice that I intend applying on the 14 th September, 1894, next, to have my name placed on the Medical Register for the 

Colony of New Zealand; and that I have deposited the evidence of my qualification in the office of the Registrar-General. W. H. Parkes, 

M.B., C.M. dated at Wellington, 13 th August, 1894. 

Officers and Employees in the Railway Service – AJHR 1895 D3 p28 

Locomotive Department: J. J. Parkes, Fitter, paid 8s 6d a day; service since date last appointed 7 months 


Locomotive Department: J. J. Parkes, Fitter, paid 8s 6d a day; service since date last appointed 1 year 4 months 

1896 Christchurch Electoral Roll 

William Parkes, medical galvanist; Elizabeth Parkes, household duties – both residing at 114 Barbadoes street 


Locomotive Department: J. J. Parkes, Fitter, paid 8s 6d a day; service since date last appointed 2 years 4 months 



The Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Vol. 1 Wellington p.483. (1897) 

William Henry Parkes, M.B., C.M., Edin., Physician and Surgeon, 102 Cuba Street, Wellington. Dr. Parkes was born at Derby, England. He 

came to the Colony with his parents in 1874 per ship "Hereford," arriving in Lyttleton. He was educated at Christchurch, and attended at the 

East Christchurch and Normal schools, subsequently studying at the Canterbury College. Dr. Parkes commenced his medical education at 

the Otago University, where he remained for two years. He then went Home to Scotland, arriving there in 1890, and in 1892 he graduated 

at the university of that most beautiful of cities, Edinburgh. After taking his degree, Dr. Parkes practised his profession in Enland, and for 

two years resided in Sheffield. At the end of that time, 1894, he returned to the colonies, to act as locum tenens to Dr. Mackin in Wellington 

during that gentleman's abscence from New Zealand. Dr. Parkes is surgeon to the Union Steamship Company, and also to the Oddfellows, 

Foresters, Druids, Hibernians, Rechabites, and other societies. 

Star 13 Jan 1897 Death 

Jan 12, at his father’s residence, 114 Barbadoes Street, George Albert, the dearly loved son of William and Elizabeth Parkes; aged twentyone. 

So loved, so mourned. 

Star 22 Sep 1897 Local Industry 

Last evening, at the invitation of Mr W. Parkes, the President and the Committee of the Canterbury Industrial Association visited his house 

in Barbadoes Street, to inspect a pipe organ which he has just constructed. Mr Davis Hunt gave a short recital, which served to show what 

an excellent tone the instrument possessed, and the scope of it was greatly admired. Before leaving, Mr J. R. Triggs, President of the 

Industrial Association, congratulated Mr Parkes on the successful completion of his work, which, he thought, was one of the most wonderful 

pieces of mechanism ever put together by an amateur. Mr Parkes, who is sixty-nine years of age, has previously constructed other musical 

instruments, and decidedly has mechanical talent; but this is, undoubtedly, his greatest achievement. He started to build the organ four 

years ago, without plans or drawings of any kind, and, with very little outside help, he has constructed an instrument which would have 

been a credit to a professional organ-builder. Out of the 366 pipes composing the organ, only the 56 oboe pipes have been imported; the 

remainder have all been made here, the wooden ones from kauri and the metal ones from zinc, which is a new departure. The organ has 

seven complete stops, with the addition of the pedal organ, and Mr Parkes has arranged also to fit in a set of bells. So as to allow of the 

instrument going into an ordinary room, Mr Parkes has arranged the large open diapason pipes, which usually are placed above the 

keyboard, so that they spring from about a foot above the floor, the air being led to them by pipes from above. The bellows have been 

constructed on an entirely new principle and work with very little power. The front is a handsome one and is ornamented with local carvings. 

The name plates on the stops have been constructed from sheep’s knuckle-bones, with the titles worked in Indian ink, and they can hardly 

be distinguished from ivory. The instrument is a very handsome one, and reflects great credit on the builder. 

1898-1899 Wises Post Office Directory 

Jno. Parkes, Petone; Wm. Parkes, med galv, 114 Barbadoes st, Christchurch 






Locomotive Department: J. J. Parkes, Fitter, paid 9s a day; service since date last appointed 4 years 4 months 

Auckland Star 04 Feb 1899 Marriage 

On January 25, 1899, at St Peter’s, Wellington, by the Bishop of Wellington, assisted by the Rev W. C. Waters, M.A., William Henry 

Parkes, M.B.C.M. (Edin.) of Auckland, to Maud Elizabeth, eldest daughter of John Ross, Esq., ‘Inverlochy,’ Wellington. 

Star 17 Mar 1899 Death 

March 16, at his residence, 110 Barbadoes Street, William M. Parkes, in his seventy-third year. 

New Zealand Death Registration 

1899/1439 William Marmaduke Parkes aged 72 years 

The Times 18 Sep 1899 

William Parkes deceased Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of eight days Application will be made in the Principal Probate 

Registry of the High Court of Justice for the Sealing of a copy of the Probate of the Will of William Parkes deceased of Christchurch in the 

District of Canterbury in the Colony of New Zealand Medical Galvanist granted by the Supreme Court of New Zealand at Christchurch in the 

said Colony on the 27 th day of May 1899. Bridges Sawtell & Co. 23 Red Lion Square London W.C. Solicitors for William Henry Parkes of 

Auckland New Zealand Medical Practitioner and John Joseph Parkes of Petone in the District of Wellington in New Zealand Engineer 

Executors of the said William Parkes. 

1900 Christchurch Electoral Roll 

Elizabeth Parkes, 110 Barbadoes street, domestic duties 





Press 02 May 1900 Land Auction 

Saturday May 12 th , 1900. H. Matson and Co., instructed by Mrs W. Parkes, will Sell, at their Land Salerooms, Cashel street, on the above 

date, all that parcel of land contained in one rood twenty-four perches (more or less), Part Town Reserve 55, Christchurch District, on the 

East side of Barbadoes street, between Worcester street and Hereford street, together with substantially-built two-storey dwelling-house 

thereon, in splendid preservation, lately in occupation of W. Parkes, Electrician, deceased. Sale at 11.30. H. Matson and Co., Land 

Department. 

1900 Wellington Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, Petone, engineer; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, domestic duties – both residing at Nelson street. 

1901 Wises Post Office Directory 

John J. Parkes, Petone; Mrs Wm., med galv., 110 Barbadoes St, Christchurch; Wm. H. Parkes, surgeon, Symond st, Auckland 





Evening Post 27 May 1904 Advertisement 

Window Display Alexandra Buildings, Petone. At the request of our numerous Students resident in the Hutt Valley, it has been decided to 

display for 14 days only in Petone, Chart-work, drawing, lettering and show-card outfits. Magnificent and Up-to-date reference libraries, as 

supplied absolutely free to our Students in the various courses in which the International Correspondence Schools excel. Call for Free 

Circular. Let’s talk it over. J. J. Parkes, Representative. 

1905-1906 Wellington East Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, medical electrician; Florence Elizabeth, married – both residing at 38 Clyde Quay 

Evening Post 06 Jun 1908 Advertisement 

To let, superior six-roomed House in Kelburne; quite new, all modern conveniences; lovely view. J. J. Parkes, 60 Dixon-street. 



Dominion 17 Nov 1909 Public Notice 

Students and others please note that the local office of the International Correspondence Schools has been removed from Dixon Street to 

Cooper’s new building, corner Willis and Mercer Streets. J. J. Parkes, District Representative. 

Dominion 21 May 1910 Educational 

French Language. Easy to learn with the aid of Edison’s Latest Phonographic Outfit with Repeating Attachment, and Fisher’s Ideal 

Reproducer. Perfect Pronunciation. French Records and Reference Library. A second shipment to land shortly. Order yours now. Sole 

agent J. J. Parkes, International Schools, Willis Street, Wellington. 

Evening Post 12 Sep 1910 Canvassers Wanted 

Wanted, three live, conscientious Canvassers, for Wellington, Masterton, and Petone; good prospects. Apply by letter to J. J. Parkes, 

International Schools, Willis-street. 

Wairarapa Daily Times 22 Sep 1910 

Have you seen the technical display of students’ drawings etc., in the Trust Buildings, Queen Street, Masterton, by the International 

Schools, Kingsway, London? Come and see the drawings that won the National Prize at the recent competition at South Kensington 

London. Open 10 days only. Afternoons. Evenings. Come inside for Free Circulars. J. J. Parkes, Prov. Rep. 

Wairarapa Daily Times 23 Sep 1910 Local and General 

Mr J. J. Parkes, the provincial representative of the International Schools, who is now in Masterton, is an enthusiast in matters connected 

with technical education. Mr Parkes has been connected with the schools for many years, and has visited various parts of New Zealand on 

business connected with educational matters. Since coming to Masterton a few days ago, he has explained the methods of the 

International Schools to a great number of young men, and has been successful in enrolling several in the vaious courses of instruction 

undertaken by the Schools. Mr Parkes states that the young men of Masterton with whom he has come in contact are very keen on 

technical education, and as the International Schools present to them a means whereby they can obtain the necessary instruction at a 

minimum of cost, he hopes to secure a great many students during the week he will be here. With this object in view he is offering a special 

discount to all who enroll during the currency of the display now being made at the Trust Buildings. 

1911 Wanganui Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, A.M.P. district representative; Florence Elizabeth, married – both residing at Parkville Private Hotel, Ridgway Street 


John Joseph Parkes, A.M.P. district representative; Florence Elizabeth, married – both residing at Marshall Avenue, Wanganui East 




John Joseph Parkes, A.M.P. district representative; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at 130 St Hill Street 

1928 Auckland East Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, Agent; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at 20 Symonds Street 

1928 Eden (Auckland) Supplementary Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, Agent; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at Onslow Road 

Auckland Star 12 Jul 1928 Partnership Dissolved – Wood Wool Manufacturers 

The partnership between John Joseph Parkes (Mr Mackay) and Philip Feilding Farnworth (Mr Schramm) was dissolved by Mr Justice 

MacGregor in the Supreme Court this morning, the accounts to be taken by the registrar and adjusted accordingly. Judgment was entered 

by consent. The partnership was entered into in September 1927 for the purpose of manufacturing a material known as wood wool and 

selling and exploiting the same. In November the business had been sold to a company known as Wood Wool, Limited. 

Auckland Star 14 May 1930 The Social Round 

The Misses Mary and Selby Morton arrived from Wellington by train on Saturday morning. They are the guests of Mrs Jack Parkes, Onslow 

Road, Mount Albert. 

Evening Post 18 Feb 1933 Marriage 

On February 8, 1933, at St Jude’s Church, Lyall Bay, by the Rev A. T. Bristed Page, Clarence Albert Cliff, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. 

Pendarves Cliff, Geraldine, to Edith Fisher Armstrong, only daughter of Sir Nesbitt Armstrong, Baronet and Lady Armstrong, Haruru, Lyall 

Bay, Wellington. The wedding was solemnised by the Rev Bristed Page at St Jude’s Church recently of Edith Fisher Armstrong, only 

daughter of Sir Nesbit Armstrong, Bart., and Clarence Albert, younger son of Mr and Mrs J. Pendarves Cliff, of Geraldine, South 

Canterbury. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a graceful frock and coatee of cornflower blue, and a drooping hat of soft grey 

felt. She was attended by one bridesmaid, Miss Muriel Oxford (Napier), an old school mate, who wore a grey frock and blue felt hat. The 

bridegroom was attended by Mr Maurice Kerr. After the wedding the bride’s parents, Sir Nesbit and Lady Armstrong, entertained the guests 

at St Jude’s Hall. 

Auckland Star 19 Sep 1933 Death 

On September 19, 1933, at his residence “Marmoto”, 53 Symonds Street, Auckland, William Henry, dearly beloved husband of Maude 

Elizabeth Parkes, and loved brother of Jack Parkes; aged 69 years. The funeral will leave the above address at 2 p.m. Thursday, for 

Purewa Cemetery. 



Auckland Star 19 Sep 1933 Dr Parkes Dead – Notable Career – Services in Wartime – Director in London 

The death occurred suddenly this morning of Dr W. H. Parkes, C.M.G., C.B.E., a prominent Auckland medical practitioner with a 

distinguished war record. Dr Parkes was perhaps best known for his services with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. He left with the 

Main Body, and he was in charge of the New Zealand General Hospital in Egypt in 1915, and from 1916-18 was director of N.Z.E.F. 

medical services in London. He was mentioned in dispatches, made a colonel, and decorated with a C.M.G. Prior to the war he was 

actively associated in Auckland with the volunteer movement. Dr Parkes, who was 69 years of age, was a son of the late Mr William 

Parkes, of Christchurch, and was born at Derby, England. He came to New Zealand when eleven years of age with his parents. He 

commenced medical studies at Otago University, and then went to Edinburgh University, where he took the M.B. and C.M. degrees in 

1892. Returning to Auckland, he went into private practice. He was honorary surgeon and physician at the Auckland Hospital for some time, 

and was the chief medical adviser for the Auckland Plunket Society from its inception. In over 30 years’ practice in Auckland he became 

very widely known and respected. Dr Parkes is survived by his widow, who is widely known in connection with women’s activities and social 

work, particularly the Plunket Society, in Auckland, a daughter, Mrs McClatchie, of Auckland and two sons, Mr Ian Parkes of Taihape, and 

Dr Athol Parkes of Worcester, England. Mr J. J. Parkes of Auckland is a brother and Mrs Penn Cliff of Geraldine, a sister. There are three 

granddaughters. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon. 

1935 Eden Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, Agent; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at “Glencourt”, Walters Road 

1938 Eden Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, Agent; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at “Glencourt”, Walters Road 

1946 Auckland Central Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, retired; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at People’s Palace 

1949 Roskill (Auckland) Electoral Roll 

John Joseph Parkes, retired; Florence Elizabeth Parkes, married – both residing at 7 Shackleton Road 

New Zealand Death Registration 

1951/26043 John Joseph Parkes aged 81yrs

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